Safford, AZ Demographics
A map of Safford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,178 | 51.1% |
Hispanic | 4,343 | 42.9% |
Multiracial | 265 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 188 | 1.9% |
Black | 88 | 0.9% |
Asian | 67 | 0.7% |
Safford, Arizona had a population of 10,129 in 2020. It was 51.1% White, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 42.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Safford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is the 68th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Safford's White Population
5,178 residents of Safford identify as White, or 51.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Safford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #257 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more White than neighboring Solomon (25.8% White), and San Jose (30% White). Safford is less White than neighboring Thatcher (70.6% White), Cactus Flats (66.9% White), and Central (81.9% White).
Safford's Black Population
88 residents of Safford identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Safford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #110 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more Black than neighboring Thatcher (0.4% Black), Solomon (0% Black), Cactus Flats (0.3% Black), Central (0.4% Black), and San Jose (0% Black).
Safford's Asian Population
67 residents of Safford identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Safford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #151 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more Asian than neighboring Thatcher (0.6% Asian), Solomon (0% Asian), Cactus Flats (0.1% Asian), Central (0.3% Asian), and San Jose (0% Asian).
Safford's Hispanic Population
4,343 residents of Safford identify as Hispanic, or 42.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Safford larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more Hispanic than neighboring Thatcher (24.4% Hispanic), Cactus Flats (28.2% Hispanic), and Central (13.1% Hispanic). Safford is less Hispanic than neighboring Solomon (73.9% Hispanic), and San Jose (67.2% Hispanic).
Safford's Native American/Other Population
188 residents of Safford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Safford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #246 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Solomon (0% Native American/Other), Cactus Flats (1.6% Native American/Other), Central (1.7% Native American/Other), and San Jose (1.7% Native American/Other). Safford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thatcher (2% Native American/Other).
Safford's Multiracial Population
265 residents of Safford identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Safford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Safford is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Safford is more Multiracial than neighboring Thatcher (2% Multiracial), Solomon (0.3% Multiracial), and San Jose (1.1% Multiracial). Safford is less Multiracial than neighboring Cactus Flats (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.